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June 29, 2024, Posted in Uncategorized

The Champion (1997)

— 120 min - Drama - 7 April 1997

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On the eve of the 1919 revolution in Egypt, the friendship between Houda al-Najjar, who likes boxing, Petro, who likes to sing, and the good worker of the printing press, believes in revolution. Fatima, the sister of Houda, is in love with Hussain, and they marry. The revolution takes place, and Houda dreams of shaking hands with its leader, Saad Zaghloul, and dreams of participating in the 1924 Olympics as a boxer. Hasan is imprisoned for his involvement in resisting the British occupation, and Huda is married to a neighbor of Hanifa. Hassan was killed by the Israeli occupation forces and Houda was able to participate in the Olympics

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May 16, 2023, Posted in Uncategorized

A Cultural Film (2000)

— 120 min - Comedy - 4 October 2000

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To watch a pornographic film in Egypt, you need four things: the videotape; a VCR; a television; and a place to watch it. Three horny Egyptian 20-somethings try to pull these elements together in a day-long 'mission-impossible' to watch what is euphemistically called "thaqafi" (cultural) -- a codeword for porn meant to keep parents, friends and colleagues out of the loop (and those in the know in).

Director:  Mohamed Amin

Writers:  Mohamed Amin

Stars:  Ahmed Rizq, Fathy Abdel Wahab, Ahmed Eid, Tarek Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Azmy, Ahmed Akl, Ragaa Al-Giddawy, Mohamed Sharaf, Yousra, Samy ElAdl, Ah...

May 9, 2023, Posted in Uncategorized

The Stolen Joy (1994)

— 130 min - Drama, Romance, Comedy - 3 July 1994

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The residents of the Mokattam area are in a state of joy. Shata has been married to the dancer (Ahlam), but (Ahlam) has a lover's heart (Awad). In order to resolve the situation, Awad must arrange for the expenses of the marriage within a few days and the introduction of Ahlam's speech. Awad tries to help Awad and thinks that she is overdoing herself. Awad is committing a process closer to armed robbery and stealing his brother's clothes to sell. Ahlam is staying in an apartment of a foreigner to help her boyfriend buy the net.

Director:  Daoud Abdel Sayed

Stars:  Hassan Hosny, Maged ElMasry, Abla...

April 19, 2023, Posted in Uncategorized

Mawlana (2017)

— 130 min - Mystery, Drama - 4 January 2017

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A seemingly traditional journey of a young sheikh in a governmental mosque who moves from leading prayers to becoming a TV celebrity issuing "fatwas" that are accepted by millions who have become fans of his as a result of his courage and his attempts to deviate from the usual religious rhetoric in a society heavily influenced by fundamentalism. From Behind the scenes that exposes religion and authority struggle - Mawlana is a movie that defy boundaries.

Director:  Magdy Ahmed Aly

Writers:  Magdy Ahmed Aly, Ibrahim Issa

Stars:  Amr Saad, Bayoumi Fouad, Ahmad Magdy, Dorra, Reham Haggag, Fathy Abdel Wahab